We are so proud of you Albert! Well done to you and your dance group for getting the golden buzzer! #BGT

What did you think about the Summer Reading Challenge?

Please tell The Reading Agency about your experience by answering the quick and easy questions in our Family Survey.

Closing date: 2 October.
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High school application deadline is 31 October 2023

For more information and to apply go to 👉 worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissio…

#SchoolAdmissions

97 million messages. Every. Single. Minute. 🤯📱 Our updated #WakeUpWednesday parents’ guide to WhatsApp examines the latest features on the world’s most-used messaging app – and what #OnlineSafety issues they might raise for children 👀

Download >> bit.ly/3t0WKLY

Parcel delivery scams 📦 Shopping cons 🛒 Phishing emails 🎣 Fake HMRC tax requests 🧾 Attempted theft of data and money is an #OnlineSafety threat that continues to grow – our #WakeUpWednesday guide has tips to help protect your family 🛡

Download >> bit.ly/44fYcH7

Starting school for the first time can be an exciting and challenging time🏫

For tips and advice on how to help you prepare your child for First, Infant or Primary School visit👉 worcestershire.gov.uk/readyforschool

Looking for a way to keep children active over the summer break?👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge, #ReadySetRead ! will inspire children to keep their minds and bodies active with physical play and reading.📚

To join with the fun visit🔗summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

Do you have a child starting school next month? Then visit our Ready for School webpage!📱

Here you can find top tips, helpful resources, activities, toolkits and more to help make sure your family is ready📝

Go to 🔗worcestershire.gov.uk/readyforschool

#ReadyForSchool

📣 40% of parents use #ParentalControls on their children's devices. 📲

Parental controls can help you to set boundaries, filter content, and monitor online activities to keep children safe online. 💻

Do you use #ParentalControls ? 🤔

#EdTech #OnlineSafety #ESafety

Minecraft marathons? Devouring Disney+? 📺👀 Some experts estimate children’s screen time rises by 6 hours per day during the holidays. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has tips to help your child steer clear of #OnlineSafety risks this summer 🛡

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Worcester City Primary School Netball Champions! Well done for a phenomenal season - unbeaten all season and you played with constant smiles on your faces!

Need to 'talk' to someone about your #MentalHealth ? Text WOO in #Worcestershire to 85258 - free, confidential all-age text #support , 24/7. (More about Shout here: bit.ly/SHOUT19.)

BOOKINGS ARE OPEN for HAF Worcestershire summer 2023! 🎉

There is something for everyone this summer including arts and crafts, water sports, dance, cricket, football, horse riding, tennis and martial arts!

Book now at 🔗haf-it.co.uk

Need to 'talk' to someone about your #MentalHealth ? Text WOO in our county to 85258 - free, confidential all-age text support, 24/7. (More about Shout here: bit.ly/SHOUT19.) #WorcestershireHour

Your quick guide to Wizz 💨📱 It’s a trending social app that matches young users with potential new friends … and it’s not without  #OnlineSafety hazards. Check out our #WakeUpWednesday guide this week for all the biz about Wizz. 👀

Download >> bit.ly/3ncXmLT

Player 1, are you ready? 🎮

Day 2 of our #12DaysofChristmas series is all about Xbox Family Settings, helping parents and carers to ensure safe set-up from the start! 🎁

Stay in control and download our free #OnlineSafety guide here >> bit.ly/3URopY0

What is Strep A? What are the symptoms & why can it be dangerous? (It can lead to #ScarletFever .) #Parents can find out more here: bit.ly/3Fp68gk. #Health

Unsure what to do when your child's unwell? #WorcestershireHour #parents can try the free NHS HANDi App - with a symptom checker for all types of childhood health conditions & #TopTips on how to treat them. More info & download here: bit.ly/NHSh4nd1.

It was Claines Church Eco Christingle yesterday,we look forward to the bulbs growing, how joyful, and much appreciated by families and children AND the Posada was sent out
Diocese of Worcester

Ready to receive some info? … because we’re ready to Sendit 📢 This #WakeUpWednesday , we highlight the #OnlineSafety risks in Sendit – a Snapchat add-on which is meant for older teens but is proving popular with younger users 📸⚠

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